Microcomputer-Assisted Student Examinations in Special Education Teacher Training

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of microcomputers for test administration in an undergradute special education teacher training program. By design, four unit examinations were administered to 32 participating students randomly assigned to four groups. Each group took one examination on the microcomputer, while the remaining three examinations for each group were of the paper-and-pencil variety. As anticipated, no significant differences were found between treatments. Student reactions to the microcomputer-assisted testing were generally positive, which, when considered together with such potential benefits as reductions in recurring test preparation efforts, appears to justify this particular microcomputer application.

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